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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.83, 3,088.86 and 890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.83, 3,088.86 and 890.29 is: 1,334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.83 : 3,088.86 = 890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.83/3,088.86 = 890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.83x = 3,088.86 × 890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.83x = 2,749,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,981.17/2,060.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.40

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